Bad Boys 4 opens with a worse Rotten Tomatoes rating than the previous film

Bad Boys: Ride or Die received a mediocre Rotten Tomatoes rating based on early reviews.

The fourth film debuted on the film aggregator site with a score of 66%based on 131 reviews. Its current rating is worse than that of the third film in the franchise, Bad Boys for Life, which was released in 2020 and received a “fresh” Rotten Tomatoes rating of 76%.

In the newly released film “Bad Boys 4,” Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprise their roles as legendary Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, who reunite for a case that affects them personally: They must prove the innocence of their deceased police captain (Captain Howard, played by Joe Pantoliano).

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“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” brings back Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig and Paola Núñez from the third film, known as AMMO members Kelly, Dorn and Lieutenant Rita Secada.

As for the new additions to the cast, Tasha Smith has taken over the role of Theresa Randle as Marcus' wife Theresa Burnett, and “Grey's Anatomy” actor Eric Dane will be seen in the police comedy as the new villain Banker.

The fourth film in the Bad Boys series has received mixed reviews from critics. The general consensus is that fans will be happy to see the return of Smith and Lawrence, but shouldn't expect anything new or surprising.

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Here is a summary of what the reviewers said:

Digital Spy

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a bit like Inner Circle's cult song 'Bad Boys' – a familiar tune that we're almost sick of but still have to sing along to. Nevertheless, it's an action-packed, entertaining and playful new chapter in the saga that will win over fans and non-believers alike.”

The Hollywood Reporter

“In the best scene, however, the main characters are merely spectators… The combination of the superbly choreographed violent chaos and the hilarious reactions of Smith and Lawrence gives a taste of what a better Bad Boys movie could have been.”

Empire Magazine

“Unkempt and cluttered, but infectiously good-natured. And frankly, there need to be more movies featuring showdowns in abandoned alligator-themed amusement parks.”

BBC

“The plot is nonsensical, the grenade-dodging stunts are even more nonsensical, and the internal logic is nonexistent… But the film is fun in its own chaotic, grimy, rough and gritty way.”

Financial Times

“Lawrence is still a noisy clown who likes to show off with his butt in the sea breeze. Smith, who settles back into his good-natured duo act and makes plenty of references to the first three films, remains the soulful Smoothie.”

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” is now in UK cinemas.

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